Ezekiel Elliott

Ezekiel Elliott Investigation

... after-party told the police that they did not see Elliott assault the accuser. The woman who accompanied the accuser also said in an affidavit that the accuser asked her to lie to the police about Elliott yanking her wrist and pulling her out of the car. “I’m calling the cops to ruin your career, your career is done,” the woman shouted at Elliott that night, according to one witness’s account to the police. Other witnesses, including the woman’s friend, said in affidavits that they heard something similar. The police did not arrest Elliott, and the city attorney’s office later declined to bring charges, citing conflicting and inconsistent evidence. Robert S. Tobias, the director of the prosecution resources unit in the Columbus attorney’s office, said that his office received 462 domestic violence complaints over 2014 and 2015, and only 44—less than 10 ...

It's A Quarterback's League, And Ezekiel Elliott Is Its Mvp

... kettle during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images). (Photo: Tom Pennington, 2016 Getty Images). CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST. DALLAS - When the Dallas Cowboys were on the clock in April with the No. 4 pick in the draft, I expected them to take running back Ezekiel Elliott—I just didn't want them to. My reluctance had nothing to do with his talent. I believed the Cowboys could get another very good running back in a later round. Our top-flight draft capital could then be spent on a potentially elite defensive back who would have a direct impact on the passing game. Success in the NFL has been primarily tied to the passing game for a while now. But in April, when the Cowboys submitted their card drafting Elliott from Ohio State, I didn't realize what a difference a blue-chip running back talent could make behind an offensive line this dominant. So, somewhat unexpectedly, I now find myself making the case ...

A'shawn Robinson Played Dirty, Still Salty About Sugar Bowl Loss

... alright," he said. "They did some alright stuff that worked. Nothing special. They ain't nothing special.". For what it's worth, Lions coach Jim Caldwell wasn't crazy about the officials' decision to penalize Robinson for what was effectively a hard tackle. "I don't get into talking about officials and what they called and what they didn't call," Caldwell said, via the __link__. "I yell at them and tell them what I felt on the field and when it's over, it's over. The call they made, they made. They're not going to go back and change it.". And Caldwell plans to send the tape to the league for review. "We have a way in which we can voice our opinion without necessarily talking to the media about it, because it doesn't really function that way in terms of our system," he said. "We'll use the protocol ...

Ezekiel Elliott Won’t Be Fined For His Salvation Army Kettle Hop Celebration

... receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set. By Des Bieler and Cindy Boren December 19, 2016 Follow @Des Bieler Follow @cindyboren. Ezekiel Elliott, showing just how gifted he is. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images). Many people drop dollar bills into Salvation Army kettles. Ezekiel Elliott went a little further Sunday — by throwing his entire body into one. The stunt was made possible by the placement of an oversized kettle, part of the Dallas Cowboys’ annual fund drive, behind the Cowboys’ end zone. Elliott took a second-quarter handoff for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then took the opportunity for a memorable peekaboo celebration. Don't forget to make a donation to the @Salvation Army US this holiday season! __link__/FULhmyma PE. — NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 19, 2016. Elliott earned a 15-yard penalty for using a ...

In Espn Mvp Poll, Ezekiel Elliott Finished Fourth; Was It Too Low

... Giants and 83 yards in the Week 2 win against the Washington Redskins. He then had four straight games with at least 130 yards rushing. In his final 14 games, his lowest rushing total was 80 yards on 12 carries against the Detroit Lions and he did not get a carry in the fourth quarter of the 42-21 win. The Cowboys are like parents asking to pick their favorite child. They won’t do it, but Elliott didn’t play in the finale; Prescott did. Along the way, Elliott set the Cowboys’ record for most rushing yards and touchdowns by a rookie. He became the 16 th rookie in history to lead the NFL in rushing and the first since Edgerrin James. The 1,631 yards were the third-most by a rookie in league history. And just to say it again: He did it in 15 games. The Cowboys bucked the notion that you don’t take a running back high in the draft when they selected Elliott No. 4 overall. Before Elliott, the last top-five running back was Trent Richardson, who went No. 3 overall to the Cleveland Browns in 2012 and was a bust. The Cowboys made it clear their plan was to go back to the formula that worked so well in 2014 when De Marco Murray led the NFL in rushing and they finished 12-4. Darren ...

David Johnson, Le'veon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott Top The List

... says that trio contributed to the most wins for Fantasy owners on CBS Sports. 14 h ago. • 11 min read. David Johnson , Ezekiel Elliott and Le'Veon Bell were all drafted in the first 10 overall picks in the majority of leagues on CBS Sports in 2016. And all three delivered in a big way. In looking at the win percentage for leagues on CBS Sports - which takes into account the teams that won the most games, not Fantasy titles - Johnson, Elliott and Bell were the three best players, in that order. And those three running backs likely helped many Fantasy owners win a championship as well. The win percentage data shows us the players on successful rosters at the end of the season. For example, popular waiver wire pick ups like Malcolm Mitchell , Taylor Gabriel , Bilal Powell and Ladarius Green have a high win percentage because they were likely added to teams late in the year that were in playoff contention and already had stacked rosters. Even Adrian Peterson falls into that category when he was trying to come back from his Week 2 knee injury and Fantasy owners added him where ...

Why Ezekiel Elliott Is Cowboys' Best Defense Vs. Aaron Rodgers

... Machota says: "Let's not act like he was a huge part of that Giants game.". - George offers a reminder: Great numbers from Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott don't exactly guarantee a win vs. Rodgers' Packers. Tony Romo and De Marco Murray were exceptional in the Dallas-Green Bay matchup of the 2014 divisional round. -. But both these teams are much different today, as George notes, pointing out the Packers' lack of a running game and a healthy Rodgers. The two-time MVP was hobbled by a calf injury when his team beat Dallas in those playoffs. Best defense vs. Aaron Rodgers. Machota: From my perspective, when I see the way he's been playing recently, the best defense for Aaron Rodgers is Ezekiel Elliott. And you've got to give Ezekiel Elliott, I think, at least 30 carries, maybe 35. You need to keep Aaron Rodgers off the field. You need to run clock on offense, and it's beyond getting pressure on Aaron Rodgers. The Giants got some pressure on him and he still found ways to buy time back there and make big plays. You've got to try and do anything you can to keep ...

Tears Of Joy Told Ezekiel Elliott's Mom He Was Going To Be A Cowboy; He's Been Smiling Ever Since

... games. Merriweather praised Elliott's parents for staying out of the way, beyond making sure Elliott was always there. "He probably missed one practice - to get his little teeth fixed," Merriweather said of Elliott, who so often flashes his trademark wide smile. "He used to have little crooked teeth. I'd tell him, 'I'm going to straighten them out if you don't pay attention.'". 10 things you might not know about Dallas Cowboy Ezekiel Elliott, including his dog's Instagram account, his dancing skills and more. Merriweather and other football coaches at the club, gathered last week for a meeting, laughed about their favorite memory of Elliott. During a scrimmage, the always physical running back kept laying out the same player, play after play, even though he didn't have the ball. Bam, bam, bam. Someone finally said, "Zeke, why you hitting that kid so hard?". Merriweather recounted Elliot's answer: "Coach says you don't block, you don't get the ball.". Elliott is still known as a ...